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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.79, 34,894.42 and 15,885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.79, 34,894.42 and 15,885.19 is: 23,818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.79 : 34,894.42 = 15,885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.79/34,894.42 = 15,885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.79x = 34,894.42 × 15,885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.79x = 554,304,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,304,491.64/23,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.73

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